AutoCAD: File(s) show Text that is too Bold or Blurry

August 11, 2023 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
AutoCAD, File(s) show Text that is too Bold or Blurry.

Causes:

  • Unsupported and test Video Card and Driver.
  • Corrupted DWG.
  • Corrupted Workspace.
  • Corrupted User File(s).
     

Solution:

  • Get Tested Supported Video Card and Driver
  1. Go to www.Autodesk.com\hardware
  2. Select AutoCAD as the base Software.
  3. On the next page Select Version, Operating System (ie Windows 10, Windows 11, etc.).
  4. The resulting list are the Tested and Supported Video Card(s) and Driver (Download Icon on the right). If your Card is not listed try the latest Driver from the Manufacturer.
  • Repair the Corrupted DWG.

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-File-Corruption.html

  • Change Workspaces

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2023/ENU/?guid=GUID-5720D673-2916-4AAD-8E3A-AE5D8EFC2404

  • Reset AutoCAD to Defaults (You will lose Customization).

Note: Backup all files you get rid of in this Document.
https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2022/ENU/?guid=GUID-A2E64790-517F-4FBC-8C8A-FD078C4F25AF

About the Author

Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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